B2idiominformaleverydayIELTS-friendly
do the trick
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to solve a problem or give the result you need
Often with 'should': 'That should do the trick'. The subject is the thing that works.
In context
The printer wasn't working, but turning it off and on again did the trick.
If you have a sore throat, warm water with honey and lemon should do the trick.
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